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Future PLC(FUTR)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward44Moderate
Risk46Moderate
📊75%Data
4.2% dividend yield · Revenue down 9% YoY
FUTR
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Future PLC | Communication Services
Value Trap
Market Cap:373.66M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
46
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1034p.

What is Future PLC?

Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes content for technology, gaming, sports, fashion, beauty, homes, wealth, and knowledge sectors in the United States and the United Kingdom.

FUTR · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

FUTR stands out on valuation and cash flow, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

FUTR · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation100/100

    P/E 3.1× · PEG 0.39

  • Cash flow77/100

    15% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 3

  • Growth23/100

    Rev -3.6% CAGR · earnings -18.4%

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Profitability38/100

    9% net margin · 6% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Future PLC?

Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes content for technology, gaming, sports, fashion, beauty, homes, wealth, and knowledge sectors in the United States and the United Kingdom. It operates through Media and Magazine segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 373.66M, and a P/E ratio of 6.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (44)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
Market Cap373.66M
P/E Ratio6.4839
Dividend Yield4.15%
52 Week High866.7077
52 Week Low396.2
Last AnnualSeptember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding93M
No. of Employees2,991
IndustryPublishing
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.216
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.futureplc.com
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